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to insinuate
01
to suggest something in an indirect manner
Transitive: to insinuate sth | to insinuate that
Examples
During the discussion, she insinuated that her colleague was taking credit for her ideas without directly accusing him.
02
to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation
Transitive: to insinuate sth into a situation or position | to insinuate oneself into a situation or position
Examples
The politician insinuated her agenda into the committee's discussions without directly addressing it.
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